a chinook helicopter belonging to saudi authorities flies near the great mosque in makkah (in between the 2 minarets). looked like it was transporting teams of helpers. there are going to be an additional 2,400 voluntary helpers for hajis from boy scout groups, schools, universities and hospitals from all over the kingdom (as well as officials) helping hajis throughout their stay in mina, arafat and muzdalifah during the days of hajj.
